In its final weeks, the PolyU Design Show 2026, organised by the School of Design (SD), continues to draw strong public interest. The annual exhibition provides a vital platform for emerging designers to engage with real-world challenges, industry expectations, and community needs. Reflecting a broader shift towards purpose-driven, human-centric innovation, the event reinforces SD’s mission to nurture designers who are not only creative thinkers but also effective problem-solvers addressing pressing social issues.

This year’s innovative projects illustrate how students are embedding themselves within communities to co-create solutions that respond to lived experiences.

One such example is "Tranquila", an ergonomic geriatric chair developed by Product Design graduate Sherry Chow. Inspired by firsthand observations in elderly care settings, the design tackles pressure injuries through a medical-grade reclinable system with adaptive cushioning. The result is a product that improves comfort and dignity for users while reducing the physical burden on caregivers.

Tranquila, an ergonomic geriatric chair designed by Product Design graduate Sherry Chow, features a medical-grade reclinable system and adaptive cushioning to prevent pressure injuries and support caregivers.

Addressing urban accessibility, "City Sense Diary" by Product Design graduate Wincy Lai introduces a multi-sensory navigation platform for visually impaired individuals. By combining assistive technology with crowdsourced data from local communities, the system transforms navigation into a collaborative and inclusive experience, highlighting the role of civic participation in design innovation.

Wincy Lai’s City Sense Diary combines assistive technology and community-crowdsourced data to create an inclusive, multi-sensory navigation platform for visually impaired individuals.

In the healthcare and rehabilitation space, "SensePlay", created by Multimedia & Entertainment Technology master’s students Ron Siu and Dorothy Cho, leverages AI-driven gamification to support therapy for children with Special Educational Needs. Recognised at the Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge 2025–26, the project demonstrates how engaging digital environments can enhance therapeutic outcomes while offering scalability for broader healthcare contexts.

SensePlay, an AI-driven gamification platform developed by Multimedia & Entertainment Technology master's students Ron Siu and Dorothy Cho, supports therapy for children with Special Educational Needs through engaging digital environments.

Expanding into logistics and urban systems is "Crossgo", developed by Smart Service Design master’s students Aimee Luo, Yi Yang, Ainsley Zhang, and Jul Zhao. They reimagined cross-border commerce through an integrated drone logistics ecosystem. By linking autonomous delivery with smart customs and locker infrastructure, the project proposes a forward-looking model aligned with Hong Kong’s emerging low-altitude economy.

Crossgo, an integrated drone logistics ecosystem developed by Smart Service Design master’s students Aimee Luo, Yi Yang, Ainsley Zhang, and Jul Zhao, reimagines cross-border commerce through autonomous delivery, smart customs, and locker infrastructure.

The PolyU Design Show 2026 invites industry partners, alumni, and the community to collaborate with a new generation of designers who are actively shaping future systems in healthcare, mobility, and urban living to drive meaningful change.

Event Details

Date: Now until 7 August 2026

Time: Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 20:00

Venue: Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU Campus

Visit the official website to register and learn more: https://2026.polyudesignshow.com/